Optimus is a boutique recruitment firm specialising in the placement of ambitious individuals within the offshore finance industry. Our close relationships with a wide range of clients, from niche to blue-chip, enable us to offer unique opportunities from trainee to executive, for those who have talent and drive. The inherent efforts of getting a new job are so often masked by sheer frustration. At Optimus, we fully recognise that you want to be treated differently and indeed deserve to.

 

Optimus Recruitment First Floor, Commercial House Annex Commercial Street St Helier Jersey JE2 3RU Tel: 01534 832660 Email: info@optimus.je

Vacancy - details    Job Title Head of Compliance  Details Key Responsibilities- To establish and maintain a strong compliance framework for the company with respect to all regulated activities To lead and manage the Jersey Compliance team Subject to delegation, to act as Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Money Laundering Compliance Officer To ensure that the company operates in accordance with its obligations under the framework of anti-money laundering legislated enacted in Jersey To maintain an open and constructive relationship with the Jersey Financial Services Com-mission and act as the liaison person for the States of Jersey Police & Customs Joint Finan-cial Crimes Unit and any other government authority To provide a professional advisory, risk-based monitoring and compliance control service to the business To identify, assess, monitor and report any compliance risks in transactions, businesses and processes within the business To ensure new businesses, products and transactions are evaluated from a compliance perspective and all risks are adequately identified and effectively mitigated To review new laws, rules, policies and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the company To communicate developments in local rules and regulations to local management in a timely manner and provide regular training sessions on compliance matters to all staff To develop and maintain local Legal and Compliance policies and procedures, including an up-to-date Compliance Manual To perform independent compliance controls and reviews of the companys business activities under the applicable laws, regulations and the JFSC Codes of Practice, identify gaps and weaknesses in the control environment and address identified issues together with senior management for timely resolution To ensure comprehensive and timely reporting of all significant risk incidents and issues to local and functional senior management Qualifications and Experience- Adequate professional qualifications with background/experience in Compliance, Risk, Legal and/or Audit Significant experience in Compliance within the financial services industry Good knowledge of financial products and services (wealth management, trust, fund services) and knowledge of the applicable Jersey laws and regulations is a distinct advantage Strong ability to identify key issues, undertake analysis and develop mitigating actions ensur-ing delivery and implementation in a timely and effective manner Team player with strong communication and organisation skills and ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgement under pressure  Salary (pa) Negotiable        Job Type Permanent  Sector Compliance      Location Jersey

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